Lola Omotayo, wife of singer Peter Okoye, has again shown affection for her former sister-in-law, Anita Okoye, who separated from Peter's twin brother, Paul. According to Kemi Filani News and GistLover, Lola left a warm message under Anita's birthday photos on social media.
Anita had marked her birthday and posted pictures from the celebration. Kemi Filani News said she earlier described peace as her finest luxury. In the follow-up post, she reportedly said her heart was full, thanked everyone who made the day special and said she felt blessed to be surrounded by so much love.
Lola's comment
In the comment section, Lola praised Anita for growing older with grace. GistLover reported that she wrote: "Maturing with grace and ageing backwards. My sister for life," a line that has drawn attention to the bond between the two women despite the change in family ties.
A pattern of public support
Kemi Filani News says this is not the first time. It reports that Lola praised Anita as an amazing mother who deserves everything when Anita showed off a surprise her children planned for Mother's Day in May. It also says Anita spent last year's Thanksgiving with her kids, friends and Lola.
The publication adds that Lola praised Anita in 2024 when she earned a Master's degree in Arts and Design from Savannah College, calling her a complete package. It further says that when news of Paul's remarriage spread online, Lola posted a video of herself captioned to say she was just living and minding her business, and in the same period hailed Anita as the one and only.
According to the same report, Lola also paid tribute to Anita's parenting around her November birthday. Anita reportedly replied that she was grateful to have Lola as a big sister, thanking her for her support, for championing her cause and for her prayers, and describing her as the embodiment of sisterhood.
Background on the Okoye divorce
Kemi Filani News recalls that Anita filed for divorce in 2022, citing grounds that included cheating, separation, absentee fatherhood and fraud. A year later, an Abuja High Court sitting in Maitama reportedly granted the divorce, with a monthly settlement of $20,000 and some of Paul's mansions.
The report adds that Paul moved on with model Ivy Ifeoma, whom he married in May 2024, and that they have a child together. Neither source carries any comment from Paul, Peter or Anita on the matter beyond their social media posts.
